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Once WW1 begins, Canada enters shortly following Britain. This event is a +0 because it is a good baseline and there is no one way to look at it.
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The "War to end all wars" that is often seen as the war that allowed Canada to become more of its own country.
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This year saw the first use of mustard gas by the Germans. The allies would shortly after adopt its use for combat as well. Overall, 1917 was the year that would see most countries pushed to their limits. -1
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In an attempt to combat the rising casualties of the war, the government of Canada introduced conscription. This is a highly debated topic, but I see one side much more clearly than the other. -2
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With this passing, the Women of Canada were given the right to vote in the federal elections. however, this same bill also took the vote away from some who already had the vote. +1
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A good thing for all countries involved, except for Germany, who paid a price greater than the rest of the nations involved. +1
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This period following WW1 saw unprecedented economic growth and progress made for many groups.
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An invention of Frederick Banting and Charles Best, insulin was a discovery that saved lives and allowed those born with diabetes to live a normal life. +2
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A head tax on all Chinese people attempting to enter or exit Canada were forced to pay extra is abolished. +2
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This act promised compensation to WW1 veterans. Good on the surface, but the payments would come to late for many. +0
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These advancements, such as automobiles and radios, improved the lives of almost all who they came into contact with/ +2
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This goes hand in hand with the technological advancements made at the time. For the majority of Canadians, 1920-1929 saw some of the most economically, politically, and socially free times ever. +1